MEET THE 2026 Class

Chef Richard Sandoval proudly announces the 2026 class of Old Ways, New Hands, his business accelerator program designed to elevate and empower the next generation of Latin Food & Beverage entrepreneurs.

 This year’s class reflects the future of culinary innovation and cultural preservation:

Fernanda Govaz
Celzo Corp (Austin, TX)

Edwin Sandoval
Xatrucho Concepts (Denver, CO)

Henry Blanco
El Viejo Central American Kitchen (Gaithersburg, MD)

Norma Zuniga
Dulce Dreams Café (Charlotte, NC)

Alejandro Macias
Qué Sazón Foods (Austin, TX)

Scroll + click to learn more about their story and Business.